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Earth Day
Just wanted to post a quick note to wish everyone a happy Earth Day. Personally, I have mixed feelings about the concept. I fully support the idea of promoting living more sustainably on the planet. I just worry about the group of Americans who feel good about themselves for forgoing the use of plastic shopping bags for one day a year. That’s in no way going to cut it, gang.
But before I really start hopping up and down on my soapbox, I’d just like to say I’ll be celebrating Earth Day by sitting home this evening and methodically pulling nails from a huge pile of boards my contractors left so they can be reused inside my house.
In the past, my solution was largely to throw money at the problem. I’d hire outside help and not pay very close attention to how they got things done. I’m making an effort to be both a lot more mindful and frugal these days.
Just wanted to post a quick note to wish everyone a happy Earth Day. Personally, I have mixed feelings about the concept. I fully support the idea of promoting living more sustainably on the planet. I just worry about the group of Americans who feel good about themselves for forgoing the use of plastic shopping bags for one day a year. That’s in no way going to cut it, gang.
But before I really start hopping up and down on my soapbox, I’d just like to say I’ll be celebrating Earth Day by sitting home this evening and methodically pulling nails from a huge pile of boards my contractors left so they can be reused inside my house.
In the past, my solution was largely to throw money at the problem. I’d hire outside help and not pay very close attention to how they got things done. I’m making an effort to be both a lot more mindful and frugal these days.
